Canon EOS R8 Mark II

15 May 2026 · Launch Rumour

Canon Rumors has a decent track record, and when they say 'high confidence,' it's worth paying attention. The R8 Mark II is the headline here. If it lands anywhere near the R8's original price point, it becomes the serious entry point into Canon's full-frame RF ecosystem that the original always promised but never quite delivered on. Worth watching if you're recommending a first full-frame body to clients or assistants looking to buy in this year.

12 Aug 2026 · Camera Rumour

Canon Rumors has sensor resolution information for the EOS R8 Mark II, with an announcement expected mid-to-late September per the source, though they note the date is still moving. The actual specs aren't visible in the excerpt preview.

8 Sept 2026 · Camera Rumour

Per PhotoRumors, leaked specs for the Canon EOS R8 Mark II include a 24MP sensor, 7.5 stops of IBIS, 40fps continuous shooting via electronic shutter only (no mechanical), 20fps pre-shoot capture, and 6K oversampled 4K video with Canon Log 3. Battery is LP-E17, storage is single SD card, and size is said to be close to the current R8. US price is expected around USD $1,799, with a September 15 announcement. A new Speedlite EL-5 II and extension grip are also reportedly due on the same date. All details unconfirmed.

12 Sept 2026 · Camera Rumour

Canon Rumors has confirmed weather sealing on the EOS R8 Mark II, a notable upgrade over the original R8 which shipped without it. Official announcement is locked in for 15 September 2026, along with the Speedlite EL-5 Mark II. Updated specs and pricing are partially detailed in the source.

16 Sept 2026 · Launch News

Canon's EOS R8 Mark II gets its official announcement tonight at 9PM New York time (2AM London). Canon is also dropping the Speedlite EL-5 II and an ergonomic grip for the R8 II at the same time. First look at the grip shows no vertical shutter button.

16 Sept 2026 · Launch Review

Canon's EOS R8 II is a 24.2MP full-frame mirrorless body that adds IBIS (up to 7.5EV with lens coordination) to the entry-level R-series slot, something the original R8 lacked entirely. Burst goes to 40fps on e-shutter, 4K video pulls full-width from 6K at up to 60p, and there's a 2.36M dot OLED viewfinder. DPReview has a full review live now.

16 Sept 2026 · Camera News

Canon has announced the EOS R8 Mark II, a 24.2MP full-frame mirrorless body priced at USD $1,899. The key addition over the original R8 is 5-axis in-body image stabilisation, with 40 fps electronic shutter shooting carried over. Ships late October.

16 Sept 2026 · Workflow News

Capture One's Assisted Review culling tool now runs automatically during tethered shoots, flagging closed eyes, focus and exposure problems without manual triggers, still desktop-only and in beta. Second-gen wireless tethering, which pushes a smaller editable Raw immediately while the full file transfers in the background, now covers the Canon EOS R3 and R6 III in addition to the R5 II and R1. The update also adds immediate support for the Canon EOS R8 II.

17 Sept 2026 · Camera Review

Canon's EOS R8 II is out, and DPReview has posted a first-look video. The update over the original R8 adds IBIS and an autofocus joystick, two gaps that held the original back. Early video testing showed no focus pulsing, though DPReview flags more time is needed before a full verdict.

19 Sept 2026 · Launch News

Canon's EOS R8 Mark II lands with IBIS and an AF joystick, the two biggest complaints about the original addressed. Sony added a 400mm F4.5 and 600mm F6.3 to its GM line at $2,700 and $3,700 respectively, both sitting well under their faster siblings. Fujifilm rounded out the week with the Instax Pal 2 and a refreshed Instax Link Wide printer.

20 Sept 2026 · Camera Review

DPReview has put the Canon EOS R8 Mark II through an extended real-world shoot, pairing it with kit zooms through to L-series glass. The R8 II adds IBIS and an AF joystick over its predecessor, sits below the EOS R6 III in Canon's lineup, and is priced to compete directly with the Nikon Z5II. Raw and JPEG samples are available to download.

23 Sept 2026 · Camera Rumour

Canon Rumors is pointing to Q1 2027 for the EOS R7 Mark II, per a long-standing anonymous source with a reasonable hit rate. A second source, separate from the first, describes it as a significant jump for the APS-C line, no specs attached. Canon Rumors also flags a CP+ timing fit as a likely driver for the Q1 window.

23 Sept 2026 · Camera Review

DPReview TV puts hands on the Canon EOS R8 II alongside Sony's new 400mm F4.5 and 600mm F6.3 super-teles and the Panasonic S 20mm F2.5. The R8 II discussion covers IBIS (new to the line), battery life, burst buffer, and pricing; the Sony lenses get field time with Dale's impressions on the optics.